What’s on in London this June?

Over the last few years Field Day has become one of the best festivals in London, including the UK’s best alternative acts, ranging from pop and indie rock to underground dance and folk musicians. Headlining the festival this year is American alternative rock band The Pixies, with other acts including; Metronomy, Jamie XX, The Horrors, Temples, Pond, Drenge, Neneh Cherry, Sky Ferreira, The Temper Trap, Warpaint, East India Youth, Erol Alkan/Daniel Avery, and many more! Please note that Field Day is not a camping festival, and all attendees will be asked to leave the site at the end of the event, being 11pm. Tickets for Field Day are priced at £45 for Saturday, £38.50 for Sunday, and £73.50 for the whole weekend.

Dogs Unite for Guide Dogs

Saturday the 14th of June

Animal lovers and dog owners alike will enjoy the Dogs Unite charity dog walk in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with all proceeds going to guide dog charities. The event promises dog shows, demonstrations, Scruffts heats and opportunities to meet some super guide dogs and their trainers – there will even be a few surprise celebrities and their canine companions. Plus, each participating pup will receive a superhero cape and a goody bag!

Trooping the Colour: The Queen’s Birthday Parade

Saturday the 14th of June

Are you a proud patriot? You can watch the Queen’s Birthday parade along the Mall, or from the edge of St James’s Park for free! This patriotic pageantry doesn’t take place on Her Majesty’s actual birthday (which is on April 21), but on her official birthday, a Saturday in June more likely to provide decent weather for the proceedings. Take a picnic, take your camera, and take your Union Jack memorabilia!

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